Dave Garner, M.S., FIC

Experience

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  Georgia Public Broadcasting

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2011

  Sports Announcer

  • Play-by-play for state high school basketball championships (1998-2011). • Play-by-play for state football playoffs at Georgia Dome (1999-2011). • Play-by-play for the nation’s first-ever state televised high school wheelchair basketball championship held at Gwinnett Arena (2004).• TV host for GPB’s state basketball championships held at Gwinnett Arena (2007). • Play-by-play for Class 5A Georgia State HS Football Championship at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Ga. (2007).• Play-by-play for Class 4A and 5A State HS Football Championships at Georgia Dome (2008, 2009).• Play-by-play for Class 5A State HS Football Championship (2010). Show less

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  Prestige Cable TV - Channel 4

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Sports Director

  • Responsible for producing and anchoring nightly sportscasts.• Responsible for taping and editing of sports video, creation and production of weekly sports show Out of Bounds and other related sports programming.• Provided play-by-play for local sports. Called football with former Atlanta Falcon Lynn Cain in 1997.• Prestige Cable Best Local Sports Coverage Award (1998).

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  Adelphia Communications

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Sports Director

  • Managed 3-man sports department covering a three county area of North Metro Atlanta.• Promoted to system-wide Sports Director following merge of the system news operation in 2001.• Responsible for producing and anchoring nightly sportscasts.• Responsible for the creation, production and anchoring of weekly sports show The Final Score and other related sports programming.• Provided play-by-play for local sports. Called football with former Buffalo Bill and Georgia Tech All-American John Davis in 2000.• Co-hosted annual events including the Canton Christmas Parade, July 4th Parade, and TV 4 Back-to-School specials. Show less

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  ETC Communications, Inc.

  Apr 2002 - Jan 2009

  Sports Director

  • Served as Sports Director 2002-2009. Responsibilities included all production and scheduling of local sports including nightly sportscasts and game telecasts.• Served as Interim News Director in 2006. Implemented organizational procedures and geographic responsibilities for reporters. • Play-by-play for local sports and producing/anchoring of all sports related programming.• Coordinated with contract labor in 2002 before helping to create an in-house operation in spring of 2003.• Anchored live election coverage in 2012. Top ratings spot on entire cable system.• Produced GameTime. Top rated program on Friday evening time slot (2012, 2013). • Co-Anchor for live election coverage in 2010. Show less

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  Appalachian Childrens Center

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2016

  Board of Directors

  • Named to the Board of Directors, August 10, 2007• Board VP, Jan. 1, 2010 and served in that role until Dec. 31, 2010• Interim Board VP, August 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012.• Chair, Personnel Committee, Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010.Responsible for managing all personnel issues related to the ACC.• Chair, Public Relations Committee, 2008-2009Created fundraising opportunities including a live telethon on ETC 3.• Facility and Nominating Committees, 2008-2010• Public Relations Committee, 2011• Facilitated and hosted a live fundraiser (telethon) on local TV, 2008-2013 Show less

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  Pickens County Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2014

  Past Chairman

  • Named to the Board of Directors, July 1, 2008• Board Chairman, 2013.• Board Chairman-Elect, 2012.• Chair, Georgia Marble Festival, 2012. Increased festival attendance by 34 percent from previous year. Highest attended/grossing Marble Festival in 32 years.• Chair, Public Relations Committee, January 1, 2009 to 2011Coordinated the design of a new Chamber logo, website, official colors, and other branding activities. Implemented new Citizen of the Year program/campaign and oversee the nomination process.• Resource Development & Executive Committees, 2011-2014 • Chair, Nominating Committee, 2011-2012• Chair, Auto Give-Away Committee, 2011, 2014Increased total fundraising by 2 percent from previous year in 2011. Show less

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  ETC 3

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Sports Director/Senior Producer

  • Promoted to Senior Producer in May 2009. Responsible for the overall content and production of news, sports, and related programming.

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  Reinhardt University

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2016

  Adjunct Professor of Communication

  • Joined Communications Department faculty in August 2010.• Professor of Speech Communication, Broadcast Journalism, News/Feature Writing, Professional Writing, and Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communications.

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  ETC Communications

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Integrated Marketing Specialist

  • Promoted to Integrated Marketing Specialist in March 2012. Responsible for production of broadcast marketing, social media, and PR related activities including business development and internal marketing communication. • Assist Marketing Department with strategy and execution of all marketing related projects and tasks.• Present marketing materials at public/private events for both residential and business customers.• Head of the Donation Committee responsible for approving and processing all community donation requests. Show less

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  Rome Radio Partners, LLC

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2020

  Sports Announcer - Berry College

  GABBY Award, Best Play-by-Play Broadcast (2016)

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  Kennesaw State University

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Adjunct Instructor of Public Speaking
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  HomTex, Inc

  Mar 2017 - May 2017

  Director of Marketing and Communications

  A global textile manufacturing company and home of the Dreamfit brand.

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  WoodmenLife

  May 2017 - now

  Representative

  I began my career with WoodmenLife in 2017 as a Sales Representative. I’m proud to represent a not-for-profit organization with more than 125 years of financial strength. Our longtime commitment to our customers and to the communities we serve is what sets WoodmenLife apart.Contact me to find out more about insurance protection, as well as volunteer and leadership opportunities.Not all products are available in all states. Not all Representatives are licensed to sell all products.Any opinions, ratings or reviews posted by third parties are their own and may not be representative of the experience of others or indicative of future performance or success. Show less

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  WLJA 101.1 FM

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2021

  Sports Director

  Lead play-by-play - Cherokee County Game of the Week

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  Diamond Baseball Holdings

  Apr 2021 - now

  PA Announcer
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  FloSports

  Sept 2021 - now

  Play-By-Play Announcer
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  Incredible Installations LLC

  Apr 2022 - now

  Store Engagement Specialist